Michelle Clark, who has a generalist litigation background, plans to focus on IP disputes at Alston & Bird
Philips and Vivo have entered into a licensing agreement, putting an end to a five-year-old telecom SEP dispute in India
Stefan Müller discusses managing deadlines, the importance of reflection, and why IP is more than just a 'nice to have'
Ericsson joining Avanci Video as a licensor and the EUIPO's plans for AI use were also among the top talking points this week
The 2025 EMEA ceremony, held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, also recognised in-house practitioners and rising stars
The court announcing it will follow the EPO on inventive step, a case with a Chinese element, and three big settlements were among the top talking points this fortnight
Amicus brief signed by various firms said Donald Trump’s executive orders have sought to ‘cow every other firm, large and small, into submission’
Börge Seeger reveals the similarities between IP strategy and F1, and opines on bookshops, espresso machines, and late-night emails
The tie-up will add around 10 US-based partners to Herbert Smith Freehills’ IP offering
OpenAI's latest arguments at the Delhi High Court and a victory for Under Armour were also among the top talking points this week
Andrea Stone explains how her in-house experience gives her a unique perspective, and why Ballard Spahr’s combination with Lane Powell made it an ideal time to join
IP Inclusive’s 10-year celebration provides reasons to be positive in the face of troubling attacks against DEI initiatives
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Sponsored by MaiwaldWilhelm Eger of Maiwald Intellectual Property examines how the Pemetrexed case has influenced European approaches to patent infringement under the doctrine of equivalency and how numbers and measurements are addressed -
Sponsored by Uni-intel Patent and Trademark Law FirmGump Wang of Uni-intel Patent and Trademark Law Firm explores the strategic value of utility models, which have strong enforcement potential and play a crucial role in China’s patent system
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Sponsored by AFD China Intellectual Property Law OfficeLinlin Sun and Xia Zheng of AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office cite two key Chinese Supreme People’s Court cases to clarify the conditions under which supplementary experimental data is accepted
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Sponsored by DEQI Intellectual Property Law CorporationChen Shihua of DEQI Intellectual Property Law Corporation explains China's patent term compensation system, which includes a patent term adjustment for delays and a patent term extension for pharmaceutical patents requiring regulatory approval
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Sponsored by China Patent Agent (HK)Yu Zhang and Jingchen Zhang of China Patent Agent (HK) explain how patent applicants can adjust to the latest changes in areas such as industrial designs, computer-implemented inventions, and deferred examination
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Sponsored by Kangxin PartnersRuixian Liu of Kangxin Partners analyses the key differences between the legal approaches of both jurisdictions and provides practical insights to help patent applicants navigate local challenges
Firms reflect on how they’re managing their design patent practices as brands seek to enforce their rights at the Northern District of Illinois and beyond
Firms explain how they question jurors and account for potential bias in trade secrets cases
Data from Managing IP+’s Talent Tracker shows the possible effects of merger uncertainty and the buoyancy of the US legal market
Counsel at four firms reveal whether data on USPTO trends reflects the work they saw last year and why, despite an overall dip in PTAB activity, they are as busy as ever
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Leaders at Malaysian law firm Skrine explain why cost remains a major pain point for Malaysian businesses and how client service can help a firm stand out
Lisa Kobialka, partner at Kramer Levin, believes the combination will better position the group to work on multi-jurisdictional disputes
Senior members of Dentons Link Legal discuss how the firm’s integration with IP boutique Aumirah, and being part of the wider Dentons group, will help scale the firm’s IP practice
Florina Firaru discusses making new connections, the art of flower arranging, and the biggest misconception about IP
Heath Hoglund talks about the value proposition of patent pools and why it went ahead with its first-ever series of pool meetings in China
Harish Daiya discusses the value of IP monetisation, the benefits of a carefully structured day, and how to fit several coffee meetings into the working week
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Weekly Take: 500-firm response is key step in fight for justice
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Weekly take: Why we should train managers in mental health awareness
Penelope Aspinall, of IP wellbeing charity Jonathan’s Voice, explains why managers should take a three-tiered approach to looking after workers’ mental health -
Weekly take: Why INTA’s investor focus should excite IP owners
INTA’s foray into the business of law, including why IP is crucial to third-party investors, is a sign of the times -
Weekly take: Counsel should speak out against Trump’s attacks on firms
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Weekly take: Why under siege USPTO employees deserve better
The treatment of USPTO employees has been haphazard and shows a misunderstanding of how the IP office works and the challenges it faces
Hugues Derème, director general of the Benelux IP Office, unveils his vision for the region, how to improve IP awareness, and use of AI
We look ahead to next month’s EMEA Awards, discussing the recently published shortlists, our research methodology and what makes the Awards special
We discuss how law firms are using AI, whether remote working has resulted in cost-savings, and what corporate counsel want from their advisers when it comes to DEI
One of Managing IP’s most influential people in IP for 2024, Hurtado Rivas discusses mental health in the profession, the changing role of a trademark lawyer, and what keeps a Nestlé IP counsel busy
We discuss Managing IP’s 50 most influential people in IP list and look back on the biggest talking points in the last month
We discuss Kathi Vidal’s departure from the USPTO, how IP business Qantm is using its private equity investment, and the latest AI trends spotted by law firms
In the latest episode, we discuss why IP firms might be attractive to PE investors and bring you the latest news on submissions for next year’s IP STARS rankings
In the latest episode, we discuss our latest list of in-house rising stars and analyse developments from AI work for law firms to legal market news in Canada
In the latest episode, we discuss the newest rankings published by IP STARS and analyse developments from AI guidelines to the purchase of a law firm
In the latest episode, Managing IP is joined by WIPO director general Daren Tang to discuss traditional knowledge, artificial intelligence, and bringing IP to the ‘man on the street’
Managing IP+ has launched the Talent Tracker, an interactive database that collates reported partner moves across the intellectual property legal market
The report, which is about the unitary patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC), features survey data analysis and interviews with patent practitioners
This year's report focuses on the unitary patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC) system, with survey data analysis and interviews with in-house and private practice patent practitioners
Managing IP reveals its pick of the top people driving intellectual property law, policy and business this year
Three firms have received at least 13 nominations, while a further three have 12 nominations each
The winners of the awards will be revealed at a gala dinner in New York City
Managing IP will host a ceremony in London on April 10 to reveal the winners of the EMEA Awards 2025
Practitioners and law firms should keep their eyes peeled as the shortlist for our annual Awards is set to be released